You are driving a truck with a maximum authorised mass of more than 3.5 t for commercial transport purposes. What period of time is deemed to constitute a driving break for you?

For truck drivers in commercial transport with a vehicle over 3.5 tons, a driving break is defined as either a period of the prescribed rest time or time spent traveling as a passenger. This means you are only considered on a break if you are not working—including not loading or unloading the vehicle—but rather taking your legal rest period or sitting as a passenger without other duties. Loading and unloading are considered work activities, not rest, and do not count as a driving break. This rule ensures proper rest for drivers and helps prevent fatigue on the road.